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Market capitalization: A measure of corporate or economic size equal to the number of outstanding shares of its stock, which is multiplied by the price per share.
Market risk: The possibility that an investment will decline in value due to a decline in the financial market.
Market segment: A customer subgroup with similar characteristics, such as a female baseball fan or working moms.
Marketing: A businesses efforts to communicate its products and services to it customer group.
Maturity: The repayment date on the balance of an outstanding loan. Or with an investment, it is the date that both the principal and interest must be repaid.
Medical savings account (MSA): A health insurance plan for self-employed people usually requiring a large deductible.
Modified adjusted gross income (MAGI): Your adjusted gross income is the amount on your tax return before you claim standard deductions, itemized deductions, or any deductions for personal exemptions. Your MAGI is determines if and to what extent you qualify for specific tax advantages, including how much of your IRA contributions are deductible.
Money: Currency or coins guaranteed as legal tender by the government.
Money market: A mutual fund with an investment focus on short-term bonds and other loans in an effort to maintain its value at $1 per share.
Money order: A financial instrument backed by a deposit at a bank that can easily be converted to cash.
Mortgage: A legal document that creates a lien on your home as security until your loan is repaid.
Mortgage life insurance: A type of life insurance that pays off the remaining balance of the insured person's mortgage at death.
Multiple Listing Service (MLS): A web-based software that realtors use to find homes for their clients.